CRWR 1001 - Creative Writing: The Essentials

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

This course is a practical introduction to creative writing through prose and poetry. It covers ways to begin and develop a sustained and reflective writing practice, including revision and editing. The course consists of a series of exercises designed to develop essential aspects of the creative writer's craft and a selection of connected readings in a range of approaches, styles and techniques. Through writing practice and reflection, the course explores contemporary developments in a range of genres, introducing students to issues, techniques and contexts of contemporary writing. The course aims to develop skills in creative writing practices, in critical reading and analysis and in research practices relevant to creative writers.

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Course Details

Course Code	CRWR 1001
Course	Creative Writing: The Essentials
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	ENGL 2062
Assumed Knowledge	Successful completion of ENGL 1101
Assessment	Reading log (30%), short creative work (30%), portfolio of workshop pieces (40%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Ros Prosser

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Confidently read, understand and appreciare a range of contemporary literary texts
2	Begin to demonstrate an awareness of how to frame a research or creative problem and devise ways of addressing it in the context of creative writing.
3	Think rigorously aobut contemporary texts and the context of their production.
4	Prepare and deliver polished and carefully edited samples of creatvie writing(through a series of exercises and drafts).
5	Critically evaluate their own and others' written material.
6	Engage productivley and respectfully with thier peers.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,3,5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1,2,4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2,3,4,5,6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	3,5,6
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2,3
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1,2,3,4,5,6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	4,5,6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,2,3,4,5,6

Learning Resources

Online Learning

Myuni to be used
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Teaching and learning modes may include lectures, seminars and workshops.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will commmit the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study in this course.

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities may include lectures, face to face seminars, writing workshops.

Specific Course Requirements

This course is not available for non-degree enrolment.

Small Group Discovery Experience

The small group discovery experience may be developed through collaborative work on editing of other student's work and on collaborative assessment tasks.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment may include structured independent and/or collaborative activities and creative writing exercises and assignments.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must attempt all assessment requirements in order to pass the course.
Other assessment related requirements can be found in the Discipline of English and Creative Writing
Policies and Procedures and the relevant course guide.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Assessment submission will be provided in the relevant course guide.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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